What are the physical risks associated with menopausal hot flashes in women?
Disease description:
My mother-in-law has always been prone to outbursts of anger. We kept thinking it was due to menopause. After a hospital examination, the doctor said it was caused by menopausal hot flashes. What harm can menopausal hot flashes cause to a woman's body?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Menopausal hot flashes in women can have various potential impacts on overall health and require sufficient attention and timely management. The main health risks associated with menopausal hot flashes may include:
1. **Decreased sleep quality**: Hot flashes often cause nighttime awakenings, disrupting sleep. Long-term effects may lead to insomnia and vivid dreams, further affecting energy levels and mood during the day.
2. **Mood swings**: The decline in estrogen levels may lead to emotional fluctuations such as anxiety and irritability, affecting women's mental health.
3. **Increased risk of cardiovascular disease**: Declining estrogen levels may also affect the cardiovascular system, increasing the risk of conditions such as coronary heart disease and hypertension.
4. **Osteoporosis**: Estrogen is crucial for bone health. Menopausal hot flashes accompanied by reduced estrogen levels may increase the risk of osteoporosis.
